Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Carnation Rose |
| SKU | 1164 |
| Hex | #CE94C2 |
| RGB | 206, 148, 194 |
| HSL | 312°, 37%, 69% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Carnation Rose
Carnation Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Carnation Rose is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Carnation Rose within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CE94C2 in HSL space. Pair Carnation Rose with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Carnation Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Carnation Rose from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 1164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Carnation Rose. The nearest is Prominent Pink (SW 6846) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prominent Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Carnation Rose
At Behr, the closest color to Carnation Rose is Birthday Candle (100C-3) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Candle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Valspar has no exact twin of Carnation Rose. The nearest is La La Love (1003-3C) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La La Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Carnation Rose
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Carnation Rose without repainting risk. See the full Moorland Heather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Carnation Rose
Glidden's nearest match is Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Carnation Rose without repainting risk. See the full Moorland Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Carnation Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Carnation Rose is Prize Winning Orchid (DE6004) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prize Winning Orchid swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Carnation Rose
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Carnation Rose is Carnation Rose (1164). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Carnation Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Carnation Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Carnation Rose
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Carnation Rose is Carnation Rose (1164). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Carnation Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Carnation Rose swatch →